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Film · 2017

A Dog's Purpose

Directed by Lasse Hallström · starring Britt Robertson, Josh Gad and Peggy Lipton

  • 1 h 40 min
  • PG
  • Comedy · Drama · Family
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 4 May 2017
  • 7.1 AverageMovieNCo
  • 9.3 Users5 votes
  • 4.9 Critics7 reviews
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Synopsis

Based on a novel of success, the story centers on Bailey (among many other names), a dog that is reincarnated in a puppy, and in turn has in his head the question that many humans are constantly asked, what is the meaning of the life? Over the years he will ask what the meaning of his existence is, while helping his various owners, but always with the intention of meeting him first.

The film speaks to us from the perspective of the dog and most of the time we hear the characters speak from the perception of the dog. It is a dramatic film, but at the same time with a touch of humor. The film is directed by Lasse Hallström ('Chocolat') and written by Cathryn Michon. Josh Gad as the voice of the dog, and actors known as Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton.

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The essentials

Runtime
100 min1 hour and 40 minutes
Budget
$22mAmblin Entertainment
Box office
$62.9m2.9 times its budget
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is A Dog's Purpose?
1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Dog's Purpose released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 4 May 2017.
Who directed A Dog's Purpose?
Lasse Hallström.
Who is in A Dog's Purpose?
It stars Britt Robertson, Josh Gad, Peggy Lipton and Bryce Gheisar.
Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose?
In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Now and a channel on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.
How much did A Dog's Purpose make?
It took $62.9 million in US. It cost $22 million.
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Cast

Full cast (20)
Director
Lasse Hallström
Writers
W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes
Producers
Gavin Polone

Videos and trailers

All 4 videos
'A Dog's Purpose' trailer 2:2827 August 2016

Photos and posters

All 35 photos

Reviews

All 7 reviews
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What the critics say average 4.9 from 7

  • 7.5 Entertainment WeeklyLean Greenblatt 'A Dog's Purpose' plays like a family film from another era, its gentle sensibilities a million miles removed from the winky pop culture references and meta layers of most modern all-ages… Read
  • 6.0 The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck While the human performers are more than adequate, there's no doubt that the canine stars carry the day. Their utter irresistibility helps a long way in terms of getting past the corny plot… Read
  • 6.0 VarietyAndrew Barker It's hard to fault the movie's earnestness; Hallström's canine cinema pedigree (which includes the superior 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale') shows through; and Rachel Portman's score is understandably… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $22m
  • US $62.9m
  • UK £3m

Soundtrack

All 20 songs
  1. Oh CarolinaKeith, quot, Soul, quot, Simmons Spotify
  2. Hey! BabyBruce Channel Spotify
  3. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin OnChubby Checker Spotify
  4. I Thank YouSam, Dave Spotify

Trivia

  • Voiceover

    Originally, the voice for the dog was supposed to be provided by Bradley Cooper, however, it has since been changed to Josh Gad.

  • Fifth

    This will be the fifth time Josh Gad has done a voiceover performance for a major motion picture.

  • Controversy film

    Prior to theatrical release, controversy arose when behind the scenes footage surfaced and appeared to show some dogs suffering. As a result of the leaked footage, the film?s premiere was canceled in U.S.

  • ¿What Happened?

    Josh Gad contacted with Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures for figure out what was happening with the filtration of video, where some dogs were suffering.

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